DOL Rescinds Guidance on Independent Contractors
The U.S. Department of Labor rescinded the controversial Administrator Interpretations issued in 2015 and 2016. This was regarding its previous guidance on independent contractors and joint employers. The announcement reads: “The Department of Labor’s 2015 and 2016 informal guidance on joint employment and independent contractors were withdrawn effective June 7, 2017. Removal of the two administrator […]
When Should Your Business Outsource HR?
It is not uncommon for businesses to outsource specific human resource functions. Companies have been using third-party vendors for payroll services, background checks, etc. for years. What is surprising, though, is the rapid growth this industry has had over the last decade. Today, human resources is a multi-billion dollar industry. Why? Generally speaking, HR is […]
